Welcome to the Queensland Division of the United Nations Association of Australia.
We work to inform, inspire and engage our community in supporting the values and Sustainable Development Goals of the UN to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world.
We also strive to act locally to promote the work of the UN to maintain and strengthen global peace and security, provide humanitarian relief, and promote human rights, environmental sustainability and economic development.
The Women, the Nation: How More Effective Gendered Responses Could Have Been Used in the Rwandan Genocide
Written by Izi Baker Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to determine how more effective gendered responses could have been used during and after the […]
Australia’s failed bid to host COP31
by Georgia Riessen Summary This report outlines the historical and ongoing impact of international obligations and climate action efforts on Australia’s environmental policies. This report was shaped by the most […]
2025 International Day of Peace Lecture
In 2001, the 21st September was designated to be marked around the world as a day to cease military operations and call for peace. To inaugurate the day, the United […]
UNAA 2023/2024 Annual Report Now Available
UNAA 2023/2024 Annual Report Now Available The United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is pleased to release its 2023/2024 Annual Report. This comprehensive report highlights UNAA‘s activities and achievements over the past […]
UNAA Queensland Human Rights Day 2024
This is a recording of the online discussion in commemoration of Human Rights Day, 2024. The speakers listed below are all experts in their field and are commenting on their […]
Seminar: The Settler Colonial Framework and its Limitations in Israel/Palestine
This conversation was about the application of the ‘Settler Colonial’ framework to Israel/Palestine with Dr Teodora Todorova, and Dr Marcelo Svirsky, moderated by Dr Jack Shield. Our discussants speak on […]